Countdown to 2026: Day 11 – Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
11 December 2025
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Tags: A Little Bit of Romance, Countdown to 2026, Day 11, Mistletoe, Stephanie Burgis, Wooing the Witch Queen
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 11 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Mistletoe – a little bit of romance:
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis:
Romantasy is definitely having it’s moment in the spotlight and, indeed, I’m loving it too – which is quite unusual for me – but, tastes change, what can I say? Burgis is fantastic at bringing fantasy settings together with cosy romance – she excels at it, I can’t say enough good things. And her books really fit the prompt of ‘a little bit of romance’ – because her world building, characters and story don’t play second fiddle to the romance. If you’ve not read her books yet I highly recommend them and you have so much good reading to look forward to.
20 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Holly and Ivy – a book with great world building
Countdown to 2026: Day 10 – Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
10 December 2025
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Tags: A Book you Forgot you owned, American Rapture, CJ Leede, Countdown to 2026, Day 10, Under the Tree
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 10 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned:
American Rapture by CJ Leede (linked to Goodreads)
I read so many good reviews for this that I simply couldn’t resist and bought it for myself so it seems fitting that it takes the prompt for ‘under the tree’ as it truly was a gift (to me)! To be honest with you I haven’t forgotten this little nugget so much as simply not managed to make time. Never say never though.
21 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Mistletoe – a little bit of romance
Countdown to 2026: Day 9 – Fairy Lights – something magical
9 December 2025
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Tags: Countdown to 2026, Day 9, Fairy Lights, Louisa Morgan, Something Magical, The Faerie Morgana
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 9 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Fairy Lights – something magical:
The Faerie Morgana by Louisa Morgan
Beautifully written and full of magic. I’ve taken a quote from my review which demonstrates not only just how much I loved this but also how well it fits today’s prompt – the author ‘managed to transport me to a mythical world full of magic and superstition, court politics and intrigue’. A story to be savoured.
22 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Under the Tree – a book you forgot you owned
Countdown to 2026: Day 8 – Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover
8 December 2025
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Tags: A Very Colourful and Striking Cover, AS Webb, Baubles, Countdown to 2026, Daughter of Chaos, These Add Some Colour
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 8 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover:
Daughter of Chaos by AS Webb:
I love this cover – it fits the title in it’s a little chaotic and it’s so striking and the story was very interesting. I look forward to finding out what comes next.
23 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Fairy Lights – something magical
Countdown to 2026: Day 7 – Christmas Tree – a winter read
7 December 2025
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Tags: A Winter Read, Christmas Tree, CK McDonnell, Countdown to 2026, Day 7, Ring the Bells, Stranger Times #5
Once again I am counting down to the New Year, as with the previous years I shall be highlighting at least one book per day to fit the prompt on that given day. The main aim for this countdown is to highlight some of my reads during the past year and to shine the spotlight on them once again (although some of the prompts relate to forthcoming reads).
Today is Day 7 of the countdown to 2026 and a list of prompts can be found here if you wish to join me in counting down to 2026 and casting a spotlight on some of your favourite books.
Today’s Prompt : Christmas Tree – a winter read:
Ring the Bells by CK McDonnell (Stranger Times #5)
Again, I’m not sure I’ll ever have quite so fitting a book for the prompt involved. I absolutely love this series and to date it gets better and better. Of course, I’ve fallen in love with the characters and so far every instalment has been simply excellent.
24 Days Remaining
Tomorrow’s prompt: Baubles – these add some colour, a very colourful and striking cover










